Cargo sparks security alert at international airports

The United States Homeland Security Department says new aviation security measures are being taken after suspicious packages were found in Britain and Dubai today.



The White House said the packages had been found overnight on two planes in transit to the United States from Yemen.



Investigations are continuing at Newark in New Jersey, and in Philadelphia.



A spokeswoman for the Jewish Federation in Chicago said the community has been warned to be on the alert in the wake of the discoveries.



The suspicious package in the United Kingdom was believed to be on its way to Chicago.



The US says the additional measures are being taken regarding flights at Newark Liberty and the Philadelphia International Airports.